Photo: Stevedrone91 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dixon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dixon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61021. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dixon Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dixon Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.7%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Dixon Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dixon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Dixon Township’s likely range; Dixon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61021, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dixon Township adults…
Dixon Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Care in and near Dixon Township
1 hospital in Dixon Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dixon Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dixon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Dixon Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Dixon Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Dixon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dixon Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Detour Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Dixon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Palmyra Township | C+ | 39.5% | 13.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Taylor Township | — | — | — | — |
Grand Detour Township, South Dixon Township and Taylor Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dixon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dixon Township
Why doesn’t Dixon Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dixon Township.
What hospital is closest to Dixon Township?
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Dixon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dixon Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.